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| View Article | 7:02 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | WTTW | Not Waiting for Dems, State Rep. Ugaste Proposes New Bears Bill | https://news.wttw.com/2026/06/24/not-waiting-dems-state-rep-ugaste-proposes-new-bears-bill | It’s been just over two months since the Illinois House of Representatives passed a so-called megaprojects bill, intended to incentivize the Chicago Bears to build a new stadium in Illinois. The events since then have been replayed and reviewed, with fans waiting to hear which calls, if any, might be … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | WBEZ | City officials warn residents, ramp up services for extreme heat hitting Chicago area | https://www.wbez.org/weather/2026/06/29/heat-wave-chicago-area-city-services | City officials warned that sweltering temperatures gripping the Chicago area this week pose a significant risk to vulnerable communities, including older residents, people with disabilities, young children and those without access to air conditioning. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning that will remain in effect through … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Portillo's introduces new hot dog | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/portillos-introduces-new-hot-dog/3955024/ | Portillo's is known for its Chicago-style food, including its iconic hot dogs. The chain is putting a twist on the classic item, staying true to its Chicago identity. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. [ ![Watch button][14] WATCH HERE ][15] Portillo's on Monday announced the launch of … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Is Buc-ee's planning to expand to Illinois? We asked the company | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/is-buc-ees-planning-to-expand-to-illinois-we-asked-the-company/3955062/ | Whether by American travelers or those visiting for the World Cup, the wonder of Buc-ee’s has captured the public imagination, but is that magic going to come to Illinois? Predominately located in the south, Buc-ee’s Travel Centers have increasingly been popping up in other locations, with stores opening in Ohio, … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Rare Founding Fathers documents displayed at Benedictine University ahead of America's 250th anniversary | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/rare-founding-fathers-documents-displayed-at-benedictine-university-ahead-of-americas-250th-anniversary/3955079/ | A rare collection of historical documents tied to America’s founding was on display Monday at Benedictine University in Lisle, giving the public a close-up look at pieces of history ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The one-day exhibit called “America 250 – Founding Fathers Collection” featured a private collection of … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | NBC Local | Bicyclist killed in crash with vehicle in rural Kankakee County | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/bicyclist-killed-in-crash-with-vehicle-in-rural-kankakee-county/3955083/ | A bicyclist died following a crash with a vehicle early Monday morning in rural Kankakee County, authorities said. The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office said deputies were called to a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a bicycle at around 7:41 a.m. on 4000 East Road near 6000 North Road, east … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | NBC Local | 4 Great Lakes Piping Plover chicks at Chicago beach get their new names | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/4-great-lakes-piping-plover-chicks-at-chicago-beach-get-their-new-names/3955085/ | A naming contest was held in recent weeks to name this year’s fledged Great Lakes Piping Plover chicks at Chicago’s Montrose Beach, and we have our winners. The chicks, currently being reared by their parents Imani and Sea Rocket, have been scuttling around the beach in recent weeks, delighting birdwatchers … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | Chicago mother finally gets new wheelchair lift for disabled son after FOX Chicago investigation | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-mother-finally-gets-new-wheelchair-lift-for-disabled-son-after-fox-chicago-investigation | ![After FOX Chicago investigation, Chicago mother finally gets new wheelchair lift for disabled son][9] ![After FOX Chicago investigation, Chicago mother finally gets new wheelchair lift for disabled son][9] #### [ After FOX Chicago investigation, Chicago mother finally gets new wheelchair lift for disabled son ][10] After months of delays, documented … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Fox Chicago | One in 25,000 people has PKU. This suburban Chicago mom—and her daughter—are among them | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/one-25000-people-has-pku-suburban-chicago-mom-and-her-daughter-are-among-them | ![One in 25,000 people has PKU. This suburban Chicago mom—and her daughter—are among them][1] ![One in 25,000 people has PKU. This suburban Chicago mom—and her daughter—are among them][1] #### [ One in 25,000 people has PKU. This suburban Chicago mom—and her daughter—are among them ][2] A Crystal Lake woman who … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Columbia Chronicle | June 29, 2026 | https://columbiachronicle.com/multimedia/photooftheday/june-29-2026/ | ![][1] Program coordinator Francisco Rubio works on bikes at the Bikes N’ Roses shop in Hermosa on Monday, June 29, 2026. The shop runs under the Communities United program and collaborates with After School Matters for youth to come build and purchase bikes. This photo is part of the Columbia … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Stacey King honored by Bulls in Celebration of Life ceremony on Monday | https://chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2026/06/29/stacey-king-honored-bulls-celebration-of-life-monday | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][90] * [ Facebook ][91] * [ Bluesky ][92] * [ Email ][93] * [ Reddit ][94] * [ Flipboard ][95] The Bulls honored three-time NBA Champion and television broadcaster Stacey King with a Celebration of Life ceremony at the … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Bally's raises eyebrows by hiring ex-Mayor Lightfoot's law firm to challenge video gambling terminals | https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/06/29/ballys-casino-river-west-lori-lightfoot-lawsuit-challenge-video-gambling-terminals | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][76] * [ Facebook ][77] * [ Bluesky ][78] * [ Email ][79] * [ Reddit ][80] * [ Flipboard ][81] Bally’s has hired former Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s law firm to help potentially sue Chicago for violating the casino host … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Lake County judge denies Marni Yang's bid for new trial | https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2026/06/29/lake-county-judge-denies-marni-yangs-bid-for-new-trial | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][66] * [ Facebook ][67] * [ Bluesky ][68] * [ Email ][69] * [ Reddit ][70] * [ Flipboard ][71] A Lake County judge has denied Marni Yang’s bid for a new trial in the 2007 murder of a … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Supreme Court rejects GOP mail ballot challenge, but Illinois Dems warn voting rights 'still under attack' | https://chicago.suntimes.com/elections/2026/06/29/supreme-court-rejection-gop-mail-ballot-challenge-illinois-democrats-voting-rights-still-under-attack | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][58] * [ Facebook ][59] * [ Bluesky ][60] * [ Email ][61] * [ Reddit ][62] * [ Flipboard ][63] Top Democrats in Illinois are applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday that will allow the state to … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Seranthony Dominguez loses closer role — for now — in fluid White Sox bullpen | https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox/2026/06/29/seranthony-dominguez-closer-white-sox-bullpen | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][39] * [ Facebook ][40] * [ Bluesky ][41] * [ Email ][42] * [ Reddit ][43] * [ Flipboard ][44] BALTIMORE — The titles and roles have been fluid in [ _White Sox_ ][45] manager Will Venable’s bullpen. He … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Altgeld Gardens' 'Up Top' building to return to tip-top shape as an after-school center | https://chicago.suntimes.com/architecture-design/2026/06/29/altgeld-gardens-up-top-building-return-tip-top-shape-after-school-center | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][24] * [ Facebook ][25] * [ Bluesky ][26] * [ Email ][27] * [ Reddit ][28] * [ Flipboard ][29] A $23.3 million effort to turn an architecturally significant 81-year-old former Altgeld Gardens commercial building into an after-school center … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | Alex Bregman stays under microscope, sparking Cubs fan rage after failing to beat out bobbled grounder | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/06/29/cubs-alex-bregman-bobbled-ball-hustle-jim-deshaies-slump-power-slugging-percentage-batting-average-free-agent-signing-jed-hoyer | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][10] * [ Facebook ][11] * [ Bluesky ][12] * [ Email ][13] * [ Reddit ][14] * [ Flipboard ][15] Alex Bregman wishes he would have run a little harder Sunday in Milwaukee. Thanks to a bobble, a seemingly … |
| View Article | 7:01 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | Chicago Sun-Times | More Cubs injuries as Matt Shaw hits IL with sprained hand, interrupting utility man’s solid stretch at plate | https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2026/06/29/cubs-injuries-matt-shaw-hand-ethan-roberts-forearm-bullpen-injured-list | * SHARE * COPY LINK Share CLOSE * [ Twitter ][1] * [ Facebook ][2] * [ Bluesky ][3] * [ Email ][4] * [ Reddit ][5] * [ Flipboard ][6] “We have a couple more injuries today, unfortunately,” [ Cubs ][7] skipper **Craig Counsell** said to start his pregame … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | CBS Local | Nonprofits join wellness check efforts for seniors during Chicago area heat wave | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/nonprofits-wellness-check-seniors-chicago-heat-wave/ | Nonprofits like Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly are helping with wellness checks on senior citizens as a [ dangerous heat wave ][9] hits the Chicago area. A team at the organization has been hitting the phones all day, calling seniors to make sure they have working air conditioning, water … |
| View Article | 7 p.m. | June 29, 2026 | CBS Local | ComEd energy doctor offers 4 tips on how to stay cool while avoiding high electric bills | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/comed-tips-on-staying-cool-during-extreme-heat/ | Extreme heat this week has Chicago-area households facing a brutal double- whammy—staying safely cool without triggering a heart-stopping electric bill. Chicago went into an [ Extreme Heat Warning ][2] on Monday, with a stretch of hot days lasting through Friday. The hottest days this week are expected to be Tuesday … |